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Ken Houston Oakland CM Uses Tax Dollars To Make Meme Of Oakland Vlogger Zennie Abraham AKA Zennie62
Wow, Well, folks, looks like my friend, stll newish Oakland District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston, has enough time on his hands to make a cool meme of, of all people, me Oakland Vlogger and Blogger Zennie Abraham, aa Zennie62.
Yep. I got Councilmember Houston’s early morning Facebook message with the photo of a salamander next to my face. It came at 6:28 AM EST, which is 3:28 AM PST, Oakland time. The meme asks “Who’s the real Slimy Salamander?”
Well, if Slimy Salamander means I am getting under the skin of a Councilember I consider a friend, then the answer must certainly be me. Right?
My question is where does Oakland District 7 Councilmember Ken Houston find the time to make such art work and on the Oakland taxpayers dime? I am flattered that it’s more important to Ken that a meme of me be made than answering some constituent’s email or returning their phone call. I am also concerned that Ken’s priorities are in the wrong place.
Ken has a responsibility to the taxpayers who pay him to reduce crime, build Oakland’s Economy, and keep Oakland Government running. They could care less about how he feels about an Oakland Blogger. Unless of course I managed to uninupset Ken with some post I released. Not my intent, but the matter of Batman at City Council blasting Ken’s homeless encampment policy was important enough to me to make a vlog about. Some folks do not like Ken’s push to , well, harass the homeless.
Ken should welcome debate on this important matter, not make photos of Oakland vloggers because he doesn’t like the news. That said, I have to admit I like the photo. Thanks, Councilmember. Now, the next task is to re-focus on the needs of unhoused Oaklanders.
And we have to get Councilmember Houston a thicker skin in the process. Still, I also think Ken’s photo was PR gold, especially for me. I asked Google A.I. the following question: “What it means when politicians make silly photos of press people?”
I got this answer back:
When politicians take informal or “silly” photos of press people, it is generally a calculated communications strategy intended to
humanize their image, control the narrative, and subtly critique or engage with the media in an unconventional way.
Here’s a breakdown of what this action often means:
Humanizing the Politician: By stepping out of the formal, posed “photo op” role and becoming the photographer, the politician presents themselves as relatable, spontaneous, and possessing a sense of humor. This helps to build a personal connection with the public and counter perceptions of being stiff or aloof.
Impression Management: The image created is a form of “impression management,” where the politician actively shapes their public image, aiming to appear more genuine and down-to-earth. Candid photos can make a person seem more authentic, which can increase public interest and positive perception.
Role Reversal and Narrative Control: Reversing roles with the media (the subject becoming the photographer) can be a subtle power play. It allows the politician to control the focus, even for a brief moment, and generate a new visual story that isn’t entirely on the media’s terms. These images are often shared on the politician’s own social media channels, bypassing traditional media filters and delivering a specific message directly to their audience.
Informal Engagement/Humor: Using humor and informal interactions is a common political communication tactic to endear themselves to constituents and show an ability to interact on a personal level. Taking a “silly photo” can be part of this strategy, aiming to create a positive, shareable moment (a potential meme) that generates buzz and good will.
Subtle Critique or Diversion: In some cases, such actions can be a subtle way of addressing or deflecting media scrutiny. By focusing the camera back on the journalists, they might be implying a “look at them” dynamic, shifting the focus away from a potentially tough question or a negative news cycle.
Ultimately, these images are not accidental; they are visual communication tools designed to influence public perception and navigate the challenging relationship between politicians and the press in a visually-driven world.
All I can says is BRAVO, COUNCILMEMBER KEN HOUSTON!
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